Prospectus Triple Play: Indians, Dodgers, Mariners. "Did you hear that? That was the sound of the Dodger bullpen slamming the door and bolting it shut. I know this because it's a sound that's been heard quite often this past month--more often, even, than the sounds of a disappointed crowd begging the offense to manufacture some runs." (Baseball Prospectus)

Bi-Weekly Review: N.L. West. "Jose Cruz has been a world-beater. Simply let go by the Blue Jays because of his projected arbitration salary, his signing has been the biggest reason for the Giants' offensive success to date." (Baseball Primer)